The news was broken last month that National Floor Show was moving home to its new location of the NEC, Birmingham. After a lot of research the organisers believed it was the best time and place to move it to.
However did everyone get what they wanted? Is it the right move? Do you think the National Floor Show will still stay strong at the NEC and be more central to a worldwide audience? Will you be there next September 7-9 2010?
Lets hear your views.
Following last year’s well-received talk from Red or Dead founder Wayne Hemingway, Jeff will lead the 2009 programme and give an insight into his career. From helping set the fashion tone for 1960s London with the opening of Clobber, to presenting The Clothes Show for the BBC; Jeff has helped pave the way for British design for decades.
Jeff’s achievements span both fashion and interior design. From founding high street fashion giant Warehouse to working with some of the UK’s leading retailers such as Harvey Nichols and Harrods, he has continued to sustain his love of interiors and in recent years devoted his time to flooring design. Jeff’s various rug collections for National Floor Show exhibitors Asiatic Carpets, as well as his other attainments, make him well placed to give an insight into flooring design today.
A high profile figure within the industry for many years, he will give a seminar detailing his years in design and passion for interiors.
www.jeffbanks.co.uk
Once again in September 2009 National Floor Show we be providing the ‘must-attend’ event for the flooring industry. Read what’s on offer for 2009 and see how you can benefit from this year’s only dedicated flooring event in the UK.
For the first time, National Floor Show will be opening the Royal Hall at Harrogate, offering a dedicated area for visitors to see the latest tools and demonstrations from exhibitors including TAOFS, Mflor, Spotnails Ltd, Floorbrand and many more. This is a fantastic opportunity for fitters, contractors and retailers to see live demonstrations from leading brands.
With the influx of exhibitors for 2009, we have created a hand picked showcase of the best tile and ceramic suppliers. See the latest products in demand from the increasingly popular, tile and ceramic sector.
So you can see the latest products in one place we have selected the top 10 brand new launch products from across the halls. See and feel the latest products then make a trip to the individual stands to source what’s hot for 2009/10.
Update your awareness of the current issues and developments facing the flooring trade at our FREE seminars. These sessions will focus on topics including market trends, forecasts, environmental/sustainability issues, store layout and training needs. Click here for a full programme.
This seminar will explain what trend forecasting is, an overview of the Spring/Summer 2010 Design Trends and a preview of several Autumn/Winter 2010/11 trends. Detailing the colours, materials, suface patterns, key product styling developments and key influences driving the coming seasons interior/home products sector. The seminar will inform and inspire attendees and provide a competitive edge.
With so much on offer for 2009 will this have an impact on the current economical climate that is hitting the industry? As the only flooring event in the UK for 2009, National Floor Show will prove once again that it is the only event that the industry require. Have your say on what’s new this year and whether it will prove beneficial for the industry.
With the current economic crisis we begin to expect the unexpected, and with Floorstyle and Tile & Stone failing to tackle the current crisis, we begin to turn towards National Floor Show for survival. After joining partnership with kbb review expo, Floorstyle and Tile & Stone failed to survive the crisis that is hitting the economy world wide.
Dmg world media publishing and events director Patrick Taylor said:
“The economic downturn has hit this industry hard and it has become clear that potential exhibitors do not need the added strain of sustaining a 2009 London show. In the hundreds of conversations we’ve had, the vast majority of suppliers and manufacturers are saying they have made a strategic decision to not exhibit in London in 2009 and we respect and understand that.”
So where does this now put exhibitors in today’s flooring industry? Lets not forget National Floor Show 2009. With many exhibitors now asking question’s about the industry it is essential to ensure them that, with over 90 exhibitors signed up for the September show, National Floor Show continues to be the leading flooring event for the entire industry and will continue to hold its annual show on 8th – 10th September 2009. In order for National Floor Show to be an absolute success for 2009, the industry needs to be 100% behind the must attend flooring event of the year.
Whether you’re a visitor or exhibitor, National Floor Show is the only place you need to be this year. Visit www.nationalfloorshow.co.uk for more information. Don’t miss out on this years must attend event for the entire flooring industry.
Have your say on the current events affecting the flooring industry today, what are your opinions on the collapse of Floorstyle and Tile & Stone? What are your thoughts for National Floor Show for 2009? Feel free to have your say.
Following the launch of kbb 365 to the kitchen & bathroom market, the concept is being expanded into the global world of interiors. Bought to you by the by the organisers of National Floor Show, kbb London, kbb Birmingham, Interiors Birmingham, Interiors UAE, Decorex, Sleep & ARC, this new all inclusive website, known as the Interiors Hub, brings our industry portfolio into one place.
The Interiors Hub is an online community servicing the interiors industry, giving you access to the world of interiors 365 days a year, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. A one stop shop for news, jobs and a comprehensive directory to find suppliers of interiors products. The Interiors Hub will allow suppliers to gain access, via our marketing, to a universe in excess of 100,000 contacts and will allow the user to find information on their products, keep up to date with industry news and look for jobs, whether you’re a flooring specialist or a kitchen & bathroom guru, the Interiors Hub offers “all things to all men”.
The Interiors Hub will be promoted on all of our Interiors portfolio websites and events, giving you further exposure to the Interiors Industry. Newsletters, Email Marketing, Adverts, Newsfeeds, Social Media Marketing, via the use of facebook, twitter, friendfeed, blogs, Linkedin, and further promotional marketing. This will not only promote the Interiors Hub worldwide but will allow you to introduce yourself to a potential 100,000 plus contacts.
To all suppliers we are giving an introductory offer of 20% off if booked before 23rd January 2009. Click here for more information and to book your place in the directory.
Roll out your red carpet and let new customers come find you.
Have your say on the new world of interiors – feel free to leave your comments.
Damien Patton from www.findanyfloor.com launches a new green flooring website. With the trends towards green flooring this is an ideal site to find the right information at the right place. Visit http://green.findanyfloor.com/ for more information.
As the show continues to be the UK’s must attend event for the entire flooring industry we have decided what better than to bring in a new and exciting website for the show. Our new website www.nationalfloorshow.co.uk is now live. Please feel free to leave your comments on how we can continue to improve the National Floor Show.
With a month past since National Floor Show 2008 reviews on the show are sifting through the flooring industry. Heres a review from The Stocklists Magazine with industry leaders giving their comments on what was a great show for the entire flooring industry.
National Floor Show 2008 took place on 2-4 September and feedback we have received so far indicates the event was a huge success for both exhibitors and visitors.
If you attended the event how was it for you?
If you couldn’t attend take a look at some of our show images which will give you a better feel of what you missed out on. The show takes place again on the 8-10 September 2009 feel free to visit our website or comment on further issues that you may feel we could do to improve National Floor Show for 2009.
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